PTCL) has entered into a strategic partnership with GBM Pakistan and IBM to modernize its IT infrastructure, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing PTCL’s operational efficiency, supporting innovation, and comprehensively upgrading its enterprise systems to meet the growing demands of the telecommunications landscape.
The modernization initiative will see PTCL deploying IBM Power10 servers across its production, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. These advanced servers are known for their exceptional processing power and robust security features, designed to handle the increasing data demands of a rapidly evolving telecommunications sector. Alongside this, PTCL will integrate IBM Spectrum Scale, a powerful data management solution, to streamline its processes and improve scalability. This will enable the company to create a future-ready infrastructure that aligns with its long-term growth and innovation strategies.
Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer at PTCL & Ufone 4G, emphasized the importance of this partnership in driving the company’s transformation efforts. “We are proud to partner with IBM and GBM Pakistan. This upgrade is vital in a rapidly transforming telecommunications landscape. By adopting advanced technologies like IBM Power Systems and IBM Spectrum Scale, we are committed to enhancing our capabilities by future-proofing our operations. Our commitment to this transformation reinforces our dedication to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers while leading the industry into the future,” he stated.
IBM, a longstanding partner of PTCL for over 18 years, will play a key role in implementing these advanced systems. Asif Ahmad, IBM’s Country Manager and Technology Leader for Pakistan, expressed his commitment to supporting PTCL’s transformation.
“We’re committed to helping organizations like PTCL harness the power of advanced technology to drive growth. IBM will help PTCL by improving performance, efficiency, and scalability, while reducing operating costs through fewer machines. The new systems will also enhance security and reliability, supporting business-critical applications,”
he said. This latest deployment is expected to optimize PTCL’s current applications and databases while offering the scalability required for future growth.
GBM Pakistan, another crucial partner in this initiative, will provide comprehensive services to ensure the seamless execution of the upgrade. These services include system implementation, storage migration, and training, all designed to ensure a smooth transition to the new IT infrastructure. Saqib Ahmad Khan, Country General Manager of GBM Pakistan, shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating,
“We are excited to support PTCL on its digital transformation journey. By harnessing IBM’s Power solutions, we are committed to providing robust systems that not only enhance PTCL’s operational capabilities but also drive innovation and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.”
This IT infrastructure upgrade is a pivotal component of PTCL’s broader strategy to enhance its performance, security, and scalability, further cementing its position as a leader in Pakistan’s ICT sector. The partnership with IBM and GBM Pakistan exemplifies PTCL’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to deliver superior services and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive telecommunications industry. The initiative reflects PTCL’s vision of fostering innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering exceptional value to its customers as it navigates the challenges of a digital-first world.
